ROASTED SWEET POTATO PIE 
1 (9-inch) pie crust (blind baked if preferred)
2 cups roasted, finely mashed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup + 2 tbsp. evaporated milk
7 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon or orange zest
1 to 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour (optional)

Note: If preferred, a bit of nutmeg can be sprinkled over pie before baking. If fresh oranges or lemons aren't available, 1/4 teaspoon of their extracts will do. To roast sweet potatoes, wash and dry them. Prick with a fork and bake on a sheet at 425°F for 40 - 75 minutes, depending on their size. About 5 medium-sized sweet potatoes will yield enough fruit for filling. Cool slightly before handling.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix seasonings into potatoes with a whisk.

Heat milk, sugars and butter over a moderate fire in a medium-sized pot or skillet, just until dissolved; Whisk constantly to prevent burning.

Temper eggs as a precaution. Add to pot, then pour over potato mixture. Whisk until everything is combined, stirring in vanilla last.

Pour into pie crust and bake for 40 - 45 minutes; shield edges as needed. A silver aluminum pie plate (reg. 9-inch) with the bottom cut out works well. Pie is done when inserted knife, etc. comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Enjoy plain, with whipped cream or marshmallow creme or fluff.

Submitted by: Southern Boy Blue

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